An American place: this subtle and well-bred Texas ranch reinvents what's neutral

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Designers Arthur Johnson and Scott Hill renovated their two-story house by enlarging the kitchen, opening up hallways and adding windows. They chose a peaceful neutral shade that blends sage and chamois for walls and ceilings. Minimal detail provides a refined look to the decor.

author: Thompson, Helen
Innovations, Cover Story, Interior design, Decoration and finishing, Color in interior decoration, Interior design color, Ranch houses

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Texas teahouse

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Japanese temples influenced the design of the featured home, designed by architect Ted Flato. The home, composed of copper-roofed pavilions and surrounded by 9 gardens, features natural materials and accommodates rough terrain.

author: Thompson, Helen
Practice, Architects, Flato, Ted

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The discreet and simple charms of the basic essentials

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Architect Carlos Jimenez designed a house for attorney Marley Lott that emphasizes simplicity. The box-like, 2-story house features large steel-framed windows, light and voluminous space.

author: Thompson, Helen
Works, Jimenez, Carlos

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